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# U.S. Department of Education

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Hiring now

2open roles−25%vs last week
- [Education1](/company/u-s-department-of-education/jobs/education)
- [Healthcare/Medical1](/company/u-s-department-of-education/jobs/healthcare-medical)
- [Tech General1](/company/u-s-department-of-education/jobs/tech-general)

## Is U.S. Department of Education hiring?

Yes. As of October 3, 2026, U.S. Department of Education has 2 open roles on Metaintro. 1 was posted in the last 30 days.

## Open roles

Newest first. Pay shown when the posting lists it.

RoleLocationSetupPayPosted
- [Talent Search DirectorEducationDurant · $60K – $70K/yrDurant—$60K – $70K/yr23d ago](/job/talent-search-director-at-u-s-department-of-education-174241b0-294e-5f9e-8d87-fca540b5b118)
- [Technology DirectorateTech General———](/job/technology-directorate-at-u-s-department-of-education-3333ea0c-1e34-581e-ba28-d09ebdaf9979)

[View all 2 roles](/company/u-s-department-of-education/jobs/all)

## Layoffs

U.S. Department of Education announcements in the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker.

Latest announcement

LayoffsOctober 10, 2025

### 465 jobs cut

Education Department employees received reduction-in-force notices during the shutdown; a federal judge later temporarily blocked such RIFs.

- Our coverage:[Layoffs Intensify Across Multiple Sectors This Week](/blog/layoffs-october-9-13-2025-nike-orsted-jpl-federal-workers)
- Our coverage:[Judge Blocks Federal Layoffs During Shutdown](/blog/federal-layoffs-government-shutdown)

| Year | Announcements | Jobs affected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | 2 | 1,780 |

Jobs affected as stated by a source; announcements without a stated number are not counted.

[Full U.S. Department of Education layoffs timeline](/layoffs/u-s-department-of-education)

## Hiring pattern

How fast U.S. Department of Education is adding roles, and how they're set up.

### New roles each monthRoles first posted in the month

1
0

SeptemberOctober

_October: 0 new roles._

## From the Metaintro newsroom

Stories Metaintro has published about U.S. Department of Education.

- [![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:112:63/q:85/plain/images/5214.png)June 19, 2026New 1 Percent Student Loan Discount for Auto-Pay, What Working Borrowers Should Know in 2026](/blog/student-loan-interest-discount-auto-pay-2026)
- [![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:112:63/q:85/plain/images/kai.02NDzTON.png)May 21, 2026Education Department Finalizes 2026 Workforce Pell Rule Opening Federal Aid for Short-Term Training](/blog/education-department-workforce-pell-rule-2026)
- [![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:112:63/q:85/plain/images/kai.nnfJlpay.png)May 19, 2026DOL and Education Department Cut Red Tape for Workforce Development in 2026](/blog/dol-education-department-cut-red-tape-workforce-development-2026)
- [![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:112:63/q:85/plain/images/kai.xZcyuUa1.png)May 15, 2026DOL + Education Department Expand WIOA in 2026: Workforce Training Reaches Millions](/blog/dol-education-wioa-expansion-2026-workforce-training)
- [![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:112:63/q:85/plain/images/kai.QFtQsPy6.png)April 13, 2026The DOL and DOE Just Opened the Door to Free Workforce Training: What It Means for Your Career](/blog/dol-doe-workforce-training-grants-2026-career-opportunity)

## Roles by location

Where U.S. Department of Education is hiring. Pick a city to see its roles.

- [Durant1 open role](/company/u-s-department-of-education/jobs/in-durant)
- [Nevada1 open role](/company/u-s-department-of-education/jobs/in-nevada)

## Questions about U.S. Department of Education

**Is U.S. Department of Education hiring?**
: Yes. As of October 3, 2026, U.S. Department of Education has 2 open roles on Metaintro. 1 was posted in the last 30 days. The most are in Education (1), Healthcare/Medical (1), and Tech General (1).

**Has U.S. Department of Education had layoffs?**
: The Metaintro Layoffs Tracker lists 2 announcements for U.S. Department of Education. The latest was announced on October 10, 2025. Sources report 1,780 jobs affected in total.

**Where is U.S. Department of Education hiring?**
: U.S. Department of Education is hiring in Durant and Nevada, with the most open roles in Durant.

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